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Process of Reading a Smear
Learning ObjectivesDescribe fields to be read, time required to read slide. Add a flowchart explaining the process. The steps will be detailed out in subsequent pages
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The manner and quality of smear reading has a major impact on the result of sputum smear microscopy and case detection. Each slide needs to be examined for at least 5 full minutes or 100 fields need to be examined.
The overall process of reading a smear is outlined in the figure below:
Figure: Process of reading a smear
Resources:
- AFB Smear Microscopy, Trainer Notes.
- Module for Laboratory Technicians.
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis by Sputum Microscopy.
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| Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct answer | Correct explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-test | Part of Post-test |
| What is the minimum time to be spent by an LT when examining a smear under the microscope? | 30 minutes | 5 minutes | 2 minutes | 30 seconds | 2 |
Even the most experienced microscopist needs to examine each slide for at least 5 full minutes.
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